Concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks in Finland experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After reaching 59.3 million USD in 2018, the market contracted sharply to 47.3 million USD in 2019. It then gradually recovered to 53.6 million USD by 2021, stabilized at a similar level in 2022, before declining again to 47.7 million USD in 2023.

In 2024, the market volume dropped markedly to 34.2 million USD. This decline coincided with the initial effects of the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which introduced new emission requirements for imported construction materials, likely affecting import flows. Simultaneously, a reported increase in concrete prices due to rising raw material and transport costs may have dampened demand. The market also saw greater adoption of online tendering services like Kilpailutabetoni.fi, which streamlined purchasing, and the introduction of the low-carbon BY-Vähähiilisyysluokitus® classification for concrete elements, reflecting a growing emphasis on sustainability.

Production concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Finland's production of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks increased in value after two consecutive years of decline. In 2020, output was valued at 36 893 K $ US, representing a moderate decrease of 9.1% compared to 2019. The lowest value during this period was recorded in 2019 at 35 658 K $ US, which saw the largest annual decline of 24.1%. Overall, production fell by 28.6% between 2017 and 2020, equivalent to an average annual decline of 10.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Finland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Finland produced 255.9 K t of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks, showing a slight decrease of 1.3% from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Finland in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks from Finland

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks from Finland showed significant volatility between 2017 and 2020. The lowest point occurred in 2017, while exports peaked in 2018 at 6 827 t, representing a 691.8% increase from the previous year. In 2020, exports totaled 2 208 t, marking a sharp decline of 40.6% compared to 2019. The largest annual decrease was recorded in 2019 at 45.5%. Overall, export levels fluctuated by 7.9 times between the high and low points during this period.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Norway, and Poland were the primary destinations for Finland's exports of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks in volume terms. Sweden accounted for 36.1% of exports, Norway for 22.9%, and Poland for 15.9%. Together, these three countries represented 74.8% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Finland in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of Finland's exports of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks exhibited notable volatility between 2017 and 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, while exports reached their peak in 2018 at 1 643 K $ US, reflecting a substantial increase of 523.4% from the previous year. In 2020, export value stood at 954 K $ US, down 15.1% compared to 2019. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 31.7%. Overall, export values fluctuated by 6.2 times between the high and low points during this period.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Sweden, Poland, and Norway were the key markets for Finland's exports of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks in value terms. Sweden held a 27.5% share of exports, Poland accounted for 26.2%, and Norway represented 19.2%. Collectively, these three countries made up 73.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Finland in value, 2017-2020

Imports concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks to Finland

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks into Finland were highly volatile between 2017 and 2020. The lowest level was recorded in 2020 at 26 071 t, while imports peaked in 2019 at 68 404 t, marking a significant increase of 104.7% from the previous year. In 2020, imports decreased sharply by 61.9% compared to 2019. Overall, import levels fluctuated by 2.6 times between the high and low points during this period.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Estonia was the dominant source for Finland's imports of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks in volume terms, accounting for 85.3% of total flows. Other trading partners contributed the remaining share.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Finland in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of Finland's imports of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks amounted to 13 132 K $ US, showing a slight increase of 2.8% compared to the previous year. The highest value during this period was recorded in 2018 at 13 930 K $ US, which saw the largest annual increase of 35.9%. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 8.3%. Overall, import value grew by 28.1% between 2017 and 2020, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 8.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Estonia was the clear leader in Finland's imports of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks in value terms, holding a 76.9% share of total flows. Other countries each accounted for significantly smaller portions.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Finland in value, 2017-2020